Amelia vs Shah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Shah Rank #6,038

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6038 for Shah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Shah ___

  • Shah Ali
  • Shah Reza
  • Shah Hassan
  • Shah Mohammad
  • Shah Cyrus
  • Shah Darius

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shah

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Reza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Shah more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Shah at #6038 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Shah mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin).

Are Amelia and Shah boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Shah is primarily a boy name.

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